04 April 2018 09:30 am - 04:30 pm

Course duration:1 day

Costs:Members £280.00 / Non-Members £380.00

If you want to develop your knowledge and understanding of procurement and supplier management this is for you. The course has been created specifically for those working in maintenance, technical services or who have a role in development where you are, or will be, involved in procuring goods and services for your organisation.

This course is especially suited to you if you’re pursuing a career in maintenance, technical services or development and you want to develop a strong CV, build your confidence and provide opportunity to move from assistant to officer level.

As this course can be taken for credit with the Institute of Leadership and Management there will be an assignment which will be assessed. The task will require you to analyse existing procurement and supply chain management processes and examine ways in which efficiency gains and improvements might be brought about within the context of your own Association or Co-operative.

Course Content

The procurement and supplier management context

Awareness of relevant legislative and ethical compliance in Housing sector

Procurement procedures and planning

Typical procurement activities in housing

Typical procurement purchases in housing

Supply chains

Selection of specialists and suppliers

Selection processes

Performance and monitoring of suppliers and specialists

Learning Outcomes

Understand procurement within the new regulatory framework and how it applies to your Association or Co-operative

Understand the procurement process in the context of your Association or Co-operative

Identify key information points for ESPD documents

Be able to produce a procurement plan

Describe the supply chain in your Association or Co-operative

Understand the methods, processes, selection criteria for procurement and their management in your workplace

To take this course for credit with the Institute of Leadership and Management by completing a practical assignment in the workplace. On successful completion you can add this to your CV as part of a recognised qualification.

(Costs include ilm registration fee and assessment fees. Does not include a licence for delegates to use Microsoft Project in their workplace)